How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:<ul><li>Amount of exposure</li><li>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</li><li>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</li><li>Genetic factors </li><li>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in March 2026
Great job, extremely pleased with the results.
PARADE REST SERVICES LLC
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Reviewed in May 2025
Customer service was excellent and they are very knowledgeable and informative. I was especially thankful that they used chemicals that are not harmful to my parrot and dogs.
Patriot Pest Control, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2025
Erik and John were the most professional people i have ever dealt with! I wanted a pond dug on my land and they were able to come by the next day to give an estimate and answer any questions i had. 10/10 would recommend and will definitely be using again in the future!
Golden Mallard
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Reviewed in August 2024
Mike and Teagan Were timely and efficient. They took all and the bathroom looks great
West Shore Home Wilmington
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Reviewed in April 2021
Upstairs would not cool down with the unit on, called indoor mechanical and Robert and Josh came out within 24 hours. Did a lot of testing and looked everything over and turned out needed and entire new unit. Had a price same day and an appointment set. They were on time, professional, cleaned...
Indoor Mechanical Service, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2020
Dan was very professional, tested my water and did not try to sell me more then I needed. I was expecting to pay alot more than what it will cost.
Advanced Water Systems, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2015
Was unprofessional in my opinion was an hour late with no call came to our house an didn't even have the stuff to do the test an had to come back. Refused to give us the results until paid which I was unaware the landlord hadn't paid...when i found this out i paid which had no problem...
ASD Environmental Services
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Reviewed in June 2014
This company was very professional. They left the premises clean. They tested the repaired area with a hose to make sure they did it right. I would hire them again without hesitation. They did charge quite a bit, but I think it was worth it because the leak had been "fixed" 3 other times...
Harts Roofing & Windows
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Percolation Tests FAQs, answered by experts

According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:

Amount of exposure
Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers
Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos
Genetic factors
Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)

Bathroom tiles can contain asbestos, just the same as patio tiles or kitchen tiles. Remember that asbestos was used primarily for its insulative and fire-resistant properties, both of which are desired in a house. Before we knew asbestos caused cancers and other diseases, it made a lot of sense to include it in many different building materials, including bathroom tiles.

No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

It is not recommended to drill into asbestos siding because doing so can release hazardous asbestos fibers into the air. The safest way to handle asbestos-containing materials is to have a professional remove or encapsulate them.

Federal law doesn’t require homeowners to disclose the presence of asbestos in their home, but some states and local municipalities may require it. That is why it’s important to test an older home for asbestos and other health hazards before moving forward with a sale.

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